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Morgan Stanley reduced its target price on Westlake from $130 to $122, maintaining an "equal weight" rating, while JPMorgan Chase lowered its target from $135 to $110, upgrading to "neutral." Wells Fargo cut its target from $160 to $130 with an "overweight" rating, and Truist Financial adjusted its price objective from $168 to $166, keeping a "buy" rating. Analysts show a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $140.07, while Westlake recently reported earnings of $0.06 per share, missing estimates. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.525, with a yield of 1.95%.
Brazil and South Africa are facing persistent inflation, while India and Indonesia may maintain lower rates. The OECD forecasts Saudi Arabia's GDP growth to rise to 3.8% in 2025, with stable inflation at 1.9%. Global growth is projected to slow due to trade tensions and policy uncertainty, with advanced economies particularly affected.
Banco Santander's CEO, Hector Blas Grisi Checa, has been awarded ordinary shares as part of the Digital Transformation Award for 2019. The shares, granted free of charge, will be delivered on March 14, 2025, at an opening price of MXN 130.94, highlighting the company's commitment to digital innovation.
As Wall Street faces increasing recession risks, JPMorgan's chief economist raised the likelihood to 40%, while Moody's chief economist increased it to 35%. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones have been impacted by Trump's tariffs, which threaten $9.5 trillion in business, as retaliatory measures from affected nations loom. The Trump administration's trade policies continue to spark concerns about the stock market's stability and potential recession.
UBS anticipates that US tariffs will have a limited impact on the global economy, primarily causing temporary volatility. In its base case, it expects positive performance across equities, bonds, commodities, and gold, while cautioning that prolonged tariffs on Canada and Mexico could lead to recession in those countries. The bank assigns a 35% probability to a downside scenario with aggressive tariffs, which would negatively affect risky assets, and a 15% chance for an upside scenario that could boost equities.
Gold prices remain near record highs, hovering around $3,000 an ounce, driven by safe haven demand amid trade tariff uncertainties and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. UBS has raised its price target for gold to $3,200 per ounce, reflecting increased investor interest in gold ETFs as a stable investment during turbulent times.Copper prices are steady, supported by expectations of stimulus measures from China, while concerns over potential U.S. tariffs on copper imports could tighten supplies.
The peso strengthened to Php57.248 against the US dollar as the latter weakened against various Asian currencies. This shift followed President Trump's decision to postpone a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods under the USMCA until April 2, 2025, when he plans to implement reciprocal tariffs.
Analysts expect Planet Fitness, Inc. to report earnings per share of 2.51 for the current year. The company operates fitness centers globally and has a Moderate Buy rating, though top analysts favor five other stocks over it. Recently, Zurcher Kantonalbank increased its stake in Planet Fitness by 36.9%, while various institutional investors have also modified their holdings. The stock has a market cap of $8.09 billion and a P/E ratio of 51.38, with a consensus price target of $100.17.
Warren Buffett's recent comments on tariffs, which he labeled "an act of war," highlight concerns over their potential impact on consumer prices and the economy. Despite market corrections, Buffett's long-term investment strategy remains focused on identifying quality stocks at reasonable valuations, suggesting that current market conditions may present buying opportunities for savvy investors.
Southern Copper Co. is projected to report earnings of $4.66 per share for the current fiscal year. The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.70, reflecting a 2.91% yield, while analysts maintain a "Hold" rating with a consensus price target of $97.31. Despite mixed ratings from research analysts, the stock has shown resilience, opening at $96.13 with a market cap of $75.51 billion.
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